Senior Electronics Engineer - Bristol (Hybrid) - £60-£75K

Morgan McKinley (South West); West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Culture and collaboration

Flexible hybrid working

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) in Bristol is seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to lead design and system architecture for medical-grade computing devices, driving electronic subsystems and mentoring a hardware team.

You will own analogue/digital/power electronics, PCB layouts, embedded firmware with C/C++ (RTOS), and ensure EMC/safety compliance while collaborating across hardware, production and QA departments.

Qualifications

• Strong background in analogue, digital and power electronics design.
• Hands-on ownership of complex hardware architectures and PCB development.
• Firmware experience using C/C++, ideally with an RTOS.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, safety-critical, automotive).
• Knowledge of EMC and safety standards (IEC 60601 or equivalent).
• Ability to balance technical quality, cost and manufacturability.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of complex electronic systems and define hardware/firmware strategies.
• Design circuits, review PCB layouts, and build and test prototypes.
• Contribute to embedded firmware development and champion engineering best practices.
• Drive verification, validation and regulatory compliance for medical/safety-critical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, production, quality and external manufacturers.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Electronics expertise

PCB & circuit design

Embedded systems

Regulated environments

Standards & compliance

Commercial awareness

Communication

Job description

Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid - Flexible Working)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Strong Benefits Package

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced electronics engineer looking to apply your technical expertise to technology that genuinely changes lives?

We are recruiting for an industry-leading technology company that designs and manufactures innovative, life-changing hardware. In this hands-on role based in Bristol, you will lead the electronics design and system architecture for specialized, medical-grade computing devices.

You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of electronic subsystems, drive technical direction, and mentor a high-performing, collaborative hardware team.

What You'll Be Doing

• System Architecture: Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex electronic systems and define hardware/firmware strategies.
• Hands-on Design: Design circuits, review PCB layouts, and build and test prototypes.
• Firmware Integration: Contribute to embedded firmware development and champion engineering best practices.
• Compliance & Quality: Drive verification, validation, and regulatory compliance (including medical and safety-critical standards).
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, production, quality, and external manufacturing partners.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a technical expert who balances deep engineering knowledge with a collaborative, purpose-driven mindset.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Electronics Expertise: Strong background in analogue, digital, and power electronics design.
• PCB & Circuit Design: Proven hands-on experience owning complex hardware architectures and PCB development.
• Embedded Systems: Firmware experience using C/C++, ideally with an RTOS.
• Regulated Environments: Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, safety-critical, or automotive).
• Standards & Compliance: Strong knowledge of EMC, safety standards (IEC 60601 or equivalent), and engineering risk management.
• Commercial Awareness: Proven ability to successfully balance technical quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with a passion for teamwork and mentoring.

Why Join This Company?

• Impactful Work: Your engineering decisions will directly improve the daily lives of people globally.
• Culture: A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
• Flexibility: True hybrid working options to balance your professional and personal life.
• Growth: Excellent opportunities to lead, shape future product platforms, and progress your career.
• Perks: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and dedicated wellbeing support.